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  1. July 7th, 2011, 11:30 AM #1
    iamwolverine
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    Question 1983 7.5 hp Mercury short shaft outboard with thunderbolt ignition. Fuel ratio?

    I just purchased my first boat it came with the trailer, motor and the boat is a 14ft crestliner aluminum I have gone out quite a few times I think its a six gal. not sure I think it is 6-1 ratio i know i have to mix it any idea's thanks!
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  2. July 7th, 2011, 04:47 PM #2
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    Default Re: 1983 7.5 hp Mercury short shaft outboard with thunderbolt ignition. Fuel ratio?

    6-1, Think it should be 50-1
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